At St Joseph’s we believe that transitions in schooling are most successful when:

Relationships are positive

Children are viewed as capable

Diversity is acknowledged and valued

Information is shared

Children feel safe

Student expectations are explicit

Curriculum programs build on prior knowledge

In the Early Years, the five contexts for learning are utilised:

Play,

Investigations,

Real Life situations,

Focussed Learning & Teaching,

Routines & Transitions

Prep Program

St Joseph’s offers a full time Prep program. Children need to have turned five years of age by June 30 in the year they are enrolled in Prep. The school hours are 8.45am to 3.00pm. The uniform for Prep children is the school sports uniform. A school hat and black sports shoes are required.

Our Prep program offers:

An exciting, fun, inquiry and play-based curriculum,

Specialised facilities and equipment,

Qualified, dedicated teachers and committed support staff,

Faith and values development integrated into the curriculum

Close partnerships with parents, families and community

Commitment to the growth and development of the whole child – spiritually, intellectually, physically, culturally, socially and emotionally

A safe environment and caring community

Integration within the wider school community enabling a smooth transition to Year 1 and beyond.